Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
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Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
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